Psst, Clarity? Go and find Biebe. Shag the living daylights out of him, hey? But in a room of your own next time, not the bloody corridor...Right, I'm off...
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Paul? Clarity? Welcome to the restaurant that time forgot...Look, there's no one here but us chickens. Why don't you cash up and bugger off for the
day. I'll stick a notice on the door saying we've been evacuated...And there's somewhere else I really should be...
Psst, Clarity? Go and find Biebe. Shag the living daylights out of him, hey? But in a room of your own next time, not the bloody corridor...Right, I'm off... Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing...
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Well, Clarity, me old mate....has Skinner just turned into Speedy Gonzalez? You could hardly see him for dust. I wonder where he had to go so urgently? It
wouldn't be Carmel courthouse by any chance? You get off and go make yourself lovely for the lovely sheriff. I'll lock up, go pick up Joey from the
childminder - and give Jeffrey a surprise at work...It's an ill wind that blows nobody good, hey?
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[She blushes violently at Max's last words. Has he seen them? He obviously has. Is he the only one? Doux Jesus! That will nicely complete her reputation for the day!]
Well, seems that we've just been 'evacuated' alright. I can hardly believe that he's closing the bar so rearly!
Oh, the divorce is today? Bad me had almost forgotten, I hope everything will go right for Uma. But, with Cullen's reputation, or so I've heard, it should be a piece of cake.
Yes, just go and make Jeff, little Joey… and yourself happy! Give them a big hug from me, will you?
As for me, I wish I could join the sheriff, but he's busy. And I have promised East that I would go and help him and Egan with the horses anyway. That's an unexpected luck that I could go there earlier!
See you tomorrow? What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
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|More than she cares to admit, she's missed the Phoenix as a hangout. The other night with Jack was a case in point. She's too young to feel
so damn old. She loves her uncle, loves their shop, but it feels like she's been tied to it forever, and life is passing her by. But the Phoenix is dark,
inside and out. The only noise is the knocking of an aluminum lid against a can and a male voice speaking in low, gentle tones. She follows it, but the only
thing she sees is the black fur of a cat as it begins to hunker down to a tin full of scraps. The second the cat catches wind of her, he begins to run and
hops up on the dumpster, staring at her, then at the food it has left behind. She tries to coax it back. He's so pretty.|
"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk
it took to blossom."
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[Suddenly Lily realises they are not alone. Someone else is in the backyard. She can hear a match being lit and see the purplish drift of tobacco smoke.
It's a guy she vaguely recognises, the chef from the restaurant, a young guy...She doesn't remember his name. He looks over at her...]
Lily, isn't it? I'm Andy. The chef, ya know? I saw you in the other night...Sorry, we're closed for the day. Skinner had a never-to-be-repeated moment of generosity and gave us the day off...I was just clearing up...You want a smoke and a bottle of beer? I think I can stretch that far....on the house... Everybody lies....but not all the time...
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"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk
it took to blossom."
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My story? I take it you know about this weird and wonderful place, eh? I suppose you do. You're not blind...
I'm from a city called Melbourne in Australia. I met this woman a year or so back. She was older than me. A lot older than me. She worked for a friend of mine. It got messy. You know how things are? I was a bit of an idiot. Nearly ruined a good friendship with my mate over that woman...[he grins] People think I'm a bit peculiar to have fallen for a woman almost twice my age. But, I'm not sure age means much to me. It's all a matter of how you look at things...or more, how blind you really are... Continued in Andy's thread.. Everybody lies....but not all the time...
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<The decision is hers now. A house to buy the real estate agent had told her. More of a cabin in the forest, it appeared after she went to see it.
Browsing through the pictures taken with her cell phone, Sophie wonders what she should do.>
Kathy is not here yet and Sophie starts to think about the declaration she did to a lawyer a few days ago regarding Maximus Cooper. Miss Mareva had contacted her out of nowhere and asked direct questions that had made her uneasy, perfectly aware of her affair with the man. How in the hell could she know about it? They only had slept with the man once for God's sake and a lawyer from San Francisco...this was nonsense... Throwing this disturbing thought aside as one piece of the puzzle is apparently missing, she says out loud...> So, a house in the Big Sur or a one way ticket to France? |
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"I'd take a house in Big Sur *and* a return ticket to France and back to the Big Sur. But I think I'd have to walk many dogs and sell many
sandwiches at the Library until I could afford that. Especially the house. Hello!"
Kathy takes a seat on Sophie's table. She doesn't really know much about the woman and she can't hide her curiosity. "What's this? Are you remodeling another house? I saw Dino's place and it's very beautiful. It's so much him, it's incredible." ![]()
"...and leaves me still in love with you. (My hand, my heart)"
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Hello!
<This girl is incredible. She seems to never hide nor disguise her thoughts. Her good mood and natural nature each time Sophie is in contact with Kathy are so refreshing...> You underestimate yourself, Kathy. The products you sell at the Library are wonderful. For example, the perfumed oils are pure magic, I've tried them, didn't Ann told you? I'm crazy about them and I even sent some to my sister, she works in Africa. With a little publicity and wise development of your catalog, you'll be able to live of it. Believe me, there's a market for organic handmade crafts. <Without planning to, Sophie opens up> I'm torn you know. My head tells me to go back to France and go on with my business while my heart begs me to stay here and start anew. This place is... well you know what I'm talking about. And today I've visited this cabin, lost in the woods, not my type in fact, but in a weird way, it was what I was waiting for all those years. It could be the place where I could settle after all these years of restless wandering around the globe. A place where I'm not in representation but me... Does what I tell you make any sense? |
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"Really? You like my oils? Oh I love it when other people use them and like them. I've used them for years for all kinds of things, as body oils or
as bath oils. One of my friends, Maximus, grows roman chamomile on his vinyard. Oil made from that can even heal minor cuts and such and muscle aches. I do
sell some things at the hospital gift store too. But I would never give up my dogs even if I don't make that much money walking them."
Chewing on her lip she thinks for a while, "Maybe you should write a list, put your thoughts into writing so you can actually see them in front of you
on paper. What things would you miss about France? What things would make you stay there. And what do you think could happen if you stayed here. Good things
and bad. Anyway, life doesn't always give you two such great choices to choose from. France or Big Sur...
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Believe me if I tell you that you could make a lot of money with your oils, Kathy. My family has been in the perfume business for ages. My grand-parents had
fields of roses, jasmine and lily of the valley. I grew up among the flowers. Your products are of high quality. So if one day you want to develop a
business...I might be able to help you a little bit.
Maximus? You know him? <Sophie rubs her nape and lets her mind drift away for a split second>
Your boyfriend's name is John? John Biebe? The way he became possessive with "la folle", the crazy girl, you know, Clarity, I thought they
were together...
I'd go with my heart You are so right! It's exactly what I'll do, Kathy. Who needs to make a list when every single fact points that I must stay here? Enough of using
my brain, it only brought me trouble lately...This area is definitely what I need: the people are rather nice and the house is the perfect place to start
sorting my priorities.
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"That must have been wonderful, smelling all the flowers. I can only imagine what it looks like. And the scents.. Thank you so much, it can't hurt
to sell more of my oils. My next project will be jewelry. Not the expensive stuff, just glas and wooden beads"
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"...and leaves me still in love with you. (My hand, my heart)"
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Jewelry? You are never short of projects, aren't you? <She smiles and deliberately avoids speaking of Maximus>
John Nash? Not sure I ever met him. Is he...you know...like the others...? No cat...thanks. I'm more a "dog" person, in fact. But what a good idea! Give me a few days to shop for the basic and then we can go to the shelter of your choice. What do you say?
Let's toast to celebrate my new life here! <Rising her hand, she tries to get the barman's attention> Paul! Your best bottle of French champagne! <To Kathy> I'm ready to start a new life here but it will take me a little longer to adapt my taste in wine, I'm afraid! |
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![]() This should do nicely, ladies. It's from the boss's private collection, kept for when he's romancing the ladies...looks like he won't be needing it anymore now he's been collared. Did you hear he got engaged to Uma...? I'll bet Miss LaSainte would love to raid Skinner's cellar behind his back, eh? Okay, ladies...pink champagne??? I think I'll have a wee glass myself. Now, what's new? Latest gossip, girls...or you won't hear from me how Skinner's taken Uma to London - and they might not be coming back....
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Cuvée rose brut? Oh Paul, you do know how to talk to girls!
Gossip? Nothing...except the Big Sur has a new resident...Me!
Why don't you sit down with us if Kathy don't mind? Tell me a little bit more, Paul....Skinner and...Uma? Non.... |
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"Champagne? You certainly know how to celebrate. And I will not say no to a glas. But let me tell you, Maximus sells very fine wines in his store. Even
Max Skinner is a customer there and he knows wine."
Kathy laughs, carefully takes a sip from the glas and licks her lips, "mhhmmmm yum!"
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Skinner and Uma...whodathunkit?
Not that they fooled me and Clarity, of course. We saw the way they've been drooling over each other for weeks ...They've been stealing off for a little bit of the naughty at every available opportunity. Personally, I think they're made for each other... Yeah, so she called from London and they're having a whale of a time. She says she forgot how much she loves the place. Max has even been looking at some little bijou mews apartment - the prices have crashed through the roof, he says, so it's the time to buy...Sure, if you have a spare million or two...which I expect he does...So, we wait with baited breath...and if he doesn't come back, then he'll never find out about the champers, will he, so drink up ladies....excuse me, someone needs service down the bar...be back in five...and then I'l tell you about Wade who seems to have done a disappearing act... |
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Ladies...may I join you?
Champagne? Something to celebrate? Now we are free...
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Suddenly Kathy remembers what Sophie had asked before. Was it what she thought? Did she know about the men? Bet be careful until she knows for sure what the
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"...and leaves me still in love with you. (My hand, my heart)"
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